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Sewell Tyng

9780260035554: The Campaign of the Marne, 1914 (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10 : 0260035556 ISBN 13 : 9780260035554

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Defending Paris in 1914: A strategic look at how a city stood firm against a powerful invasion

This concise history examines the months leading to the Battle of the Marne, focusing on Paris’s defense under Gallieni and the Army of Paris. It explains how the city’s leaders and engineers planned a defense that balanced military need with civilian life, including the swift proclamation that rallied the nation and the difficult decisions to fortify and potentially destroy parts of the capital to save it.

The narrative ties together the effort to deploy troops, muster civilian labor, stockpile supplies, and secure critical infrastructure. It also shows how intelligence, quick decisions, and the help of neighboring forces shaped a defense that surprised many observers and helped turn the tide of the early war.

Learn how Paris prepared fortifications, communications, and logistics under intense pressure

See the roles of key leaders like Gallieni and Maunoury in coordinating defense

Understand the balance between military imperatives and daily civilian life

Discover how morale and decisive proclamations influenced public resolve

Ideal for readers of military history and those curious about how cities respond to siege and crisis.

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�diteur: Forgotten Books
Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 0260035556
ISBN 13: 9780260035554
Reliure: Broch�
Nombre de pages: 431
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The Campaign of the Marne, 1914 (Classic Reprint)

Sewell Tyng

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ISBN 10 : 0260035556 ISBN 13 : 9780260035554

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the pivotal 1914 Campaign of the Marne, a six-week period that marked the dramatic opening of World War I and the culmination of decades of meticulous military planning by both France and Germany. The author meticulously analyzes the opposing strategies: the German Schlieffen Plan, with its focus on a swift, decisive offensive through Belgium, and the French Plan XVII, rooted in a firm belief in the power of offensive action. Through detailed examination of the plans' strengths and weaknesses, and the critical decisions made by military leaders on both sides, the book offers a comprehensive and impartial account of the campaign's unfolding. More than just a historical recounting, the book explores the timeless challenges faced by inexperienced armies grappling with new technologies and untested tactics. It reveals the enduring lessons of the Marne, relevant even today, about the complexities of warfare and the human cost of strategic miscalculations. Ultimately, the book sheds light on the significance of the Marne as a turning point in history, not only for its immediate impact on the course of World War I, but also for its lasting influence on the evolution of modern warfare. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9780260035554_0

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